White Bear Lake, Minnesota
1929 - 2015
Age 85 White Bear Lake Died on January 21, 2015 Nick was born on July 11, 1929, in Mankato, MN. Preceded in death by parents Arthur and Lauretta, sister Joan (Cords) Sahli, and son Jim. Nick taught American history at Lakewood Community (Century) College until his retirement in 1993. He was a...
Read MoreThis is the first time I saw this obituary, since Uncle Nick passed. Aunt Maggie, John, Nick, Dan, my deepest condolences. I always remember the Christmas Eve celebrations and how much my mom loved her older brother. I also remember him and my dad lighting up a room with their stories and dry humor. Again, I'm sorry for your loss. He will always be remembered and missed.
Ann Sahli-Sundby
December 01, 2024 | Family
So sorry to hear of Nick's Passing. He was not only a friend and colleague, but an inspiration to hundreds of students who will long benefit from his wit and wisdom.
Our condolences to the family.
Jerry & Phyllis Larson
January 30, 2015 | Woodbury, MN
We just heard of Nick's passing. So sorry for your lost---He will be greatly missed. We are related on the Pestka side.
Glenn Pestka
Mankato
January 28, 2015
We will miss Nick at st Mary's . Such a friendly, good person, we loved visiting with him, and he proudly introduced us to his sons music . Pat and James moriarty
January 28, 2015
Nick Cords was my American History/Humanities teacher in Albert Lea high school in 1960. He was a gifted teacher, engaging, personable and encouraging. He led us to enlightened understanding of our forebears' activities with his wry humor and a refusal to whitewash the story. Nick was an astute mentor and advisor and I remember him with appreciation and fondness. My condolences to you, his family.
Donna Mayote
January 28, 2015 | Minneapolis, MN
The Cords Family,
My prayers and sympathy,
Louise Schroeder
Louise Schroeder
January 27, 2015 | St. Paul, MN
May the god of all comfort ( psalms 83 v18 ) comfort you in your difficult time.
January 25, 2015
I'm so sorry to hear of the passing of this special, memorable man.I had the pleasure of working with him at Lakewood/Century College; in fact he was the first history colleague I met when i started teaching at Lakewood in 1981. I will always remember his dry sense of humor and his frank, funny comments at Department meetings.The Dept. was never the same after Nick left.I will always be grateful to Nick for the help he gave my son in finding a good but reasonably priced saxophone.His inside...
Gary Brueggemann
January 25, 2015 | St. Paul, MN
Nick was such a kind, funny, intelligent man. I always loved getting a great big bear hug from him. He was a great teacher and mentor to my brother at Lakewood. I will miss Nick very much!
Patty Clauson
January 25, 2015
